The Fresh 10 Recipe Guide: What to Cook With Every Blend

Ten fresh flavors.

A lot of dinner possibilities.

The Fresh 10 were chosen to help you cook the foods that already show up in your kitchen: chicken, fish, vegetables, potatoes, eggs, rice, pasta, beans, burgers and steak.

You do not need to follow an exact recipe every time you open a pouch.

Choose the food you have. Pick the flavor that sounds good. Season lightly, cook and taste.

This is your master guide to all ten Fresh 10 flavors—including what each one does best, which foods to pair it with and plenty of ideas for turning it into dinner.

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The Fresh 10 at a glance

Not sure which one works with what you are cooking? Start with our complete Fresh 10 seasoning-matching guide.

1. Kosher Flake Sea Salt

What it does

Kosher Flake Sea Salt makes food taste more like itself.

It brings out the sweetness in vegetables, the savoriness in meat and the flavor of every herb and spice added beside it.

Salt should not make dinner taste salty.

It should make every flavor say its name.

Best with

• Chicken
• Steak
• Fish
• Eggs
• Potatoes
• Rice and grains
• Pasta
• Vegetables
• Soups and sauces

In other words: dinner.

What to make

Crispy salt-roasted chicken and potatoes

Season chicken thighs and baby potatoes with olive oil and Kosher Flake Sea Salt. Roast until the chicken reaches 165°F and the potatoes are browned.

Salted tomato toast

Layer ripe tomatoes over toasted bread with olive oil and a pinch of Kosher Flake Sea Salt. Add Cracked Black Pepper if you want warmth.

Perfectly seasoned scrambled eggs

Add a small pinch of salt before or during cooking. Taste before adding more at the table.

Roasted vegetables

Toss broccoli, cauliflower, carrots or green beans with oil and a few pinches of salt. Roast at 425°F until browned.

Buttered rice

Season the cooking water, then finish the warm rice with butter and another small pinch only if needed.

The Pantry & Table rule

Add one pinch.

Cook.

Taste.

Add another only if dinner asks for it.

Learn more in How to Salt Food Properly: Why a Pinch Beats a Teaspoon.

2. Cracked Black Pepper

What it does

Cracked Black Pepper adds warmth, aroma and a little bite.

It can sharpen a creamy pasta, balance a rich steak and make simple eggs feel much more finished.

Fresh pepper should smell peppery before it ever reaches the food. If your current pepper adds black flecks but no aroma, it may be time for a fresher start.

Best with

• Eggs
• Steak
• Chicken
• Mushrooms
• Pasta
• Potatoes
• Salads
• Soups and sauces

What to make

Peppery Parmesan pasta

Toss hot pasta with butter, Parmesan, pasta water and plenty of Cracked Black Pepper.

Black pepper chicken and orzo

Brown seasoned chicken, cook orzo in broth and finish everything with Parmesan and another sprinkle of pepper.

Steak with salt and pepper

Season steak with Kosher Flake Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper. Sear, rest and slice.

Peppery mushrooms

Brown mushrooms in a wide skillet, then finish with butter, salt and fresh Cracked Black Pepper.

Fried eggs with black pepper

Add Cracked Black Pepper after cooking so the aroma stays noticeable on the surface.

Find the full chicken idea in 10 Easy Chicken Dinners, One for Every Fresh 10 Flavor.

3. Everyday Seasoning

What it does

Everyday Seasoning answers the question:

What should I put on this?

It brings an easy, savory flavor to chicken, fish, vegetables and potatoes without locking dinner into one specific cuisine.

When you do not want to think about seasoning, start here.

Best with

• Chicken
• Fish
• Broccoli
• Green beans
• Potatoes
• Rice
• Turkey
• Sheet-pan dinners

What to make

Everyday chicken sheet pan

Season chicken, broccoli and baby potatoes with Everyday Seasoning and roast everything together.

Everyday roasted vegetables

Toss any combination of vegetables with olive oil and Everyday Seasoning. Roast until browned.

Turkey burgers

Season turkey patties with Everyday Seasoning and cook to a safe internal temperature.

Easy baked fish

Season salmon or white fish with Everyday Seasoning, olive oil and salt as needed. Bake and finish with lemon.

Savory breakfast potatoes

Season diced potatoes with Everyday Seasoning and roast or air-fry until crisp. Add an egg and call it dinner.

Get the full sheet-pan method in 5 Sheet-Pan Dinners You Can Season in 60 Seconds.

4. Garlic & Herb Blend

What it does

Garlic & Herb Blend brings familiar, aromatic flavor to the foods people cook most often.

It is savory enough for chicken and potatoes, but versatile enough for fish, pasta, beans and vegetables.

No mincing garlic.

No opening five separate herb jars.

Best with

• Chicken
• Pasta
• Potatoes
• Broccoli
• Green beans
• Mushrooms
• White beans
• Fish

What to make

Garlic Herb chicken pasta

Cook seasoned chicken, add spinach and toss with pasta, Parmesan and a little pasta water.

Garlic Herb roasted potatoes

Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, Garlic & Herb Blend and salt as needed. Roast until crisp.

Sheet-pan sausage and gnocchi

Roast sliced sausage, shelf-stable gnocchi and green beans with Garlic & Herb Blend.

Garlic Herb white beans

Warm white beans with olive oil, Garlic & Herb Blend and spinach. Serve with toast.

Garlic Herb fish

Season white fish with Garlic & Herb Blend and bake until it flakes easily. Serve with potatoes or vegetables.

For another flexible dinner, try One Vegetable, Five Ways.

5. Citrus Pepper Blend

What it does

Citrus Pepper Blend gives dinner a bright, zesty direction.

It works especially well with delicate foods such as fish and shrimp, but it can also wake up chicken, vegetables, salads and grain bowls.

Citrus Pepper brings citrus flavor. When a dish needs actual acidity, finish with lemon, lime or a small splash of vinegar too.

Best with

• Salmon
• White fish
• Shrimp
• Chicken
• Asparagus
• Green beans
• Broccoli
• Salads
• Rice and grain bowls

What to make

Citrus Pepper chicken bowls

Serve seasoned chicken over rice with cucumber, tomatoes and lemon yogurt.

Citrus Pepper salmon and asparagus

Season salmon and asparagus with Citrus Pepper Blend and roast them on one sheet pan.

Citrus shrimp pasta

Cook shrimp with Citrus Pepper Blend and toss with pasta, olive oil and lemon.

Bright roasted broccoli

Roast broccoli with Citrus Pepper Blend, then finish with lemon and Parmesan or feta.

Citrus Pepper grain salad

Toss cooked quinoa or farro with cucumbers, tomatoes, greens, olive oil and Citrus Pepper Blend.

You can find the chicken bowl in 10 Easy Chicken Dinners and the salmon in 5 Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners.

6. Steakhouse Blend

What it does

Steakhouse Blend adds rich, savory flavor to ingredients that love deep browning.

Yes, it is good on steak.

It is also very good on chicken, burgers, mushrooms, potatoes, onions and roasted cauliflower.

Steakhouse night does not require steak.

Best with

• Steak
• Burgers
• Chicken thighs
• Mushrooms
• Potatoes
• Onions
• Cauliflower
• Meatballs

What to make

Steakhouse steak bites and potatoes

Give potatoes a head start in the oven, then add seasoned steak bites, mushrooms and onions.

Steakhouse burgers

Season the outside of burger patties before cooking. Serve with roasted potatoes and mushrooms.

Steakhouse chicken

Season chicken thighs with Steakhouse Blend and roast them with baby potatoes.

Steakhouse mushrooms

Cook mushrooms in a wide skillet until deeply browned. Finish with butter and Steakhouse Blend.

Steakhouse cauliflower

Roast cauliflower with olive oil and Steakhouse Blend until the edges are dark and crisp.

For more matches, visit The Best Seasonings for Chicken, Fish, Steak, Vegetables and More.

7. Smoky BBQ Rub

What it does

Smoky BBQ Rub brings sweet, smoky and bold flavor—even when there is no grill involved.

Use it in the oven, air fryer or skillet. It works with meat, but it is equally useful for cauliflower, chickpeas, corn and sweet potatoes.

Best with

• Chicken thighs
• Chicken tenders
• Pork
• Burgers
• Cauliflower
• Sweet potatoes
• Corn
• Chickpeas

What to make

Smoky BBQ sheet-pan chicken

Roast chicken with sweet potatoes and corn for a colorful one-pan dinner.

Smoky pork tenderloin

Season pork tenderloin with Smoky BBQ Rub and roast until safely cooked. Serve with slaw or roasted vegetables.

Smoky BBQ cauliflower

Roast cauliflower until deeply browned and finish with lime.

Crispy BBQ chickpea bowls

Roast chickpeas and sweet potatoes with Smoky BBQ Rub. Serve over rice with yogurt or avocado.

Smoky chicken sandwiches

Season and cook chicken tenders, then pile them onto buns with slaw and pickles.

Get the full sheet-pan recipe in 5 Sheet-Pan Dinners You Can Season in 60 Seconds.

8. Chili Crunch Blend

What it does

Chili Crunch Blend adds savory heat and gives simple food more energy.

It works especially well with eggs, noodles, rice and leftovers—the foods most likely to need a little help becoming dinner.

Start lightly.

You can always make it spicier.

Best with

• Eggs
• Chicken
• Noodles
• Rice
• Broccoli
• Tofu
• Shrimp
• Chickpeas
• Leftover vegetables

What to make

Chili Crunch egg and rice bowl

Top warm rice and frozen vegetables with a fried egg and Chili Crunch Blend.

Chili Crunch chicken noodles

Toss noodles with cooked chicken, stir-fry vegetables, Chili Crunch Blend and a little soy sauce.

Crispy Chili Crunch chickpeas

Brown chickpeas in a skillet, season with Chili Crunch and serve over grains with cucumber.

Chili Crunch broccoli

Roast broccoli with Chili Crunch Blend and finish with lime.

Spicy shrimp bowls

Cook shrimp with Chili Crunch Blend and serve over rice with crisp vegetables.

Find more fast combinations in 15-Minute Dinner Bowls Using What You Already Have.

9. Everyday Mexican

What it does

Everyday Mexican gives chicken, meat, beans, rice and vegetables the zesty, familiar flavor they need for tacos, bowls and skillet dinners.

It replaces the process of measuring several individual spices every time taco night happens.

And taco night can happen whenever you need it to.

Best with

• Chicken
• Ground beef or turkey
• Black beans
• Rice
• Corn
• Bell peppers
• Sweet potatoes
• Eggs
• Tofu

What to make

Weeknight chicken tacos

Cook small pieces of chicken with Everyday Mexican and serve in warm tortillas.

Black bean and corn bowls

Warm black beans and corn with Everyday Mexican. Serve over rice with salsa, avocado or cheese.

Everyday Mexican ground-turkey skillet

Cook ground turkey with peppers and Everyday Mexican. Serve with rice or tortillas.

Sweet potato taco bowls

Combine cooked sweet potatoes, black beans, corn and Everyday Mexican over rice or greens.

Breakfast-for-dinner bowls

Serve seasoned potatoes and black beans with eggs, salsa and avocado.

For the full chicken taco recipe, visit 10 Easy Chicken Dinners. For the bowls, see 15-Minute Dinner Bowls.

10. Umami Boost Blend

What it does

Umami Boost Blend adds the savory depth that makes food taste fuller and more complete.

Reach for it when dinner is salted and seasoned but still feels thin.

It is particularly useful in soups, sauces, mushrooms, grains, beans and vegetables.

Best with

• Mushrooms
• Soups
• Tomato sauce
• Rice and grains
• Chicken
• Ground meat
• Beans
• Tofu
• Roasted vegetables

What to make

Savory chicken and rice soup

Simmer chicken, rice and vegetables with Umami Boost for a soup that tastes like it cooked much longer.

Umami mushroom bowls

Brown mushrooms and chickpeas with Umami Boost, then serve over rice, farro or quinoa.

Deeper tomato pasta

Cook tomato paste in olive oil, add Umami Boost and pasta water, then toss with cooked pasta.

Umami roasted vegetables

Use Umami Boost on mushrooms, cauliflower, eggplant or a mixed pan of vegetables.

Savory tofu and rice

Season tofu with Umami Boost before roasting or air-frying. Serve with rice and green vegetables.

Find the 15-minute mushroom bowl in 15-Minute Dinner Bowls Using What You Already Have.

What should you cook tonight?

If you know the ingredient but not the flavor, use this guide:

Chicken

Choose Everyday Seasoning, Garlic & Herb, Citrus Pepper, Smoky BBQ, Everyday Mexican or Chili Crunch.

Fish

Start with Citrus Pepper. Garlic & Herb and Everyday Seasoning are also easy choices.

Steak or burgers

Choose Steakhouse Blend, Cracked Black Pepper or Smoky BBQ Rub.

Vegetables

Start with Everyday Seasoning or Garlic & Herb. Use Citrus Pepper for brightness, Smoky BBQ for boldness, Chili Crunch for heat or Umami Boost for depth.

Potatoes

Choose Garlic & Herb, Steakhouse, Everyday Seasoning or Smoky BBQ.

Eggs

Use Cracked Black Pepper, Chili Crunch, Everyday Seasoning or Umami Boost.

Rice and grains

Choose Umami Boost, Everyday Mexican, Chili Crunch, Garlic & Herb or Citrus Pepper.

Beans

Use Everyday Mexican, Smoky BBQ, Umami Boost or Garlic & Herb.

For the full ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown, visit The Best Seasonings for Chicken, Fish, Steak, Vegetables and More.

The no-recipe Fresh 10 formula

You do not need an exact recipe every night.

Use this:

1. Choose one protein.
2. Choose one vegetable.
3. Choose one starch.
4. Pick the Fresh 10 flavor that sounds good.
5. Season lightly.
6. Cook.
7. Taste.
8. Add another pinch only if needed.

Chicken + broccoli + rice can become six different dinners simply by changing the blend.

Use Everyday Seasoning for familiar savory flavor.

Use Citrus Pepper for brightness.

Use Smoky BBQ for boldness.

Use Chili Crunch for heat.

Use Everyday Mexican for a taco-bowl direction.

Use Umami Boost for depth.

Same groceries.

Different dinner.

Read the complete formula in What to Make for Dinner When You Have No Plan.

How much seasoning should you use?

Start with a light, even sprinkle.

Add enough oil to help the seasoning coat meat, fish, vegetables or potatoes. Check whether the blend contains salt before adding extra Kosher Flake Sea Salt.

Cook the food safely.

Then taste.

If you can barely taste the blend, add another small amount.

If the blend is noticeable but the food still tastes muted, add a pinch of salt.

If dinner feels heavy, try lemon or vinegar.

If it still tastes thin, reach for Umami Boost.

Make one change at a time.

Fresh flavor makes simple food better

The Fresh 10 are not built around complicated recipes.

They are built around real dinners.

The chicken you buy every week. The broccoli in the refrigerator. The potatoes everyone will eat. The rice left from yesterday.

The Flavor Station keeps all ten pouches together on your counter, color-coded, right-sized and ready to use. When a flavor runs low, refill it. When you are ready to try something different, swap it.

No digging through a crowded cabinet.

No stale mystery jars.

No wondering what goes with what.

Choose a flavor and start cooking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Fresh 10 flavors?

The Fresh 10 are Kosher Flake Sea Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, Everyday Seasoning, Garlic & Herb Blend, Citrus Pepper Blend, Steakhouse Blend, Smoky BBQ Rub, Chili Crunch Blend, Everyday Mexican and Umami Boost Blend.

Which Fresh 10 blend should I try first?

Start with Everyday Seasoning if you want an all-purpose blend for chicken, fish, vegetables and potatoes. Choose based on the flavor you want rather than searching for one universally correct match.

Which Fresh 10 blends are best for chicken?

Everyday Seasoning, Garlic & Herb, Citrus Pepper, Smoky BBQ, Everyday Mexican and Chili Crunch all work well with chicken.

Which blend is best for vegetables?

Everyday Seasoning and Garlic & Herb are versatile starting points. Citrus Pepper adds brightness, Smoky BBQ adds boldness, Chili Crunch adds heat and Umami Boost adds savory depth.

Can I use more than one Fresh 10 blend?

Yes, but begin with one. Each blend creates a clear flavor direction and may be all dinner needs. Add salt separately and gradually when required.

Are the Fresh 10 only for recipes?

No. They are designed for real cooking with or without a recipe. Choose a blend, sprinkle on a small amount, cook, taste and add more if needed.

How do Fresh 10 refills work?

The Dinner Starts Here Club follows a seasonal refill rhythm. Members can keep favorite blends, swap flavors, skip a refill or add more of the seasonings they use first.